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Professional and friendly service in tree topping and removal roofing fencing’s and driveways patio basic general home mai...
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G j garden services

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My gardening business operates in the Chester le street area. I am reliable and trustworthy. My services are grass cutt...
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Norwood tree care

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We are a small family business with over 20 years experience, and a good knowledge of trees we have fully trained arborist...

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30 May

Tree Surgery

Bishop Auckland - DL13

Enquiry from: Sophie B

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customer in bishop auckland area has requested that we arrange quotes for their tree surgery project.ms are considering various options and would like to discuss with a tree surgeon directly.please ca...

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25 Mar

Tree Surgery

Barnard Castle - DL12

Enquiry from: Amy S

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Garden re vamp inspiration with a few Leylandii planting to create privacy

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03 Jan

Tree Surgery

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: George H

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Tree Removal and disposal.

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11 Dec

Tree Surgery

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Mick M

Start Date: Immediate

Do you sell any of the felled trees that you cut down or trim. I’m looking for a piece of trunk or branch approximately 300mm diameter x 1000mm long

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24 Oct

Tree Surgery

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Kim V

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A tree on the fence line between my house and my backdoor neighboors house is wanted removed. Both myself and the owner of the house who share the root of the tree are wanting it removed. We would ...

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21 Oct

Tree Surgery

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Becky B

Start Date: Immediate

Dragonclaw Willow dislodged a bit at base in the storm and leaning at about 20 degrees. Tree is about 30 foot high. Seeking advice on best approach ideally to save tree

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18 Oct

Tree Surgery

Darlington - DL3

Enquiry from: Richard P

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2 stumps removing please. 1 x 18inches diameter 1 x 3 feet diameter

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08 Oct

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding

Durham - DH1

Enquiry from: John B

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Please can you give quote for tree stump removal? It’s 31 inches wide by 21 inches high.

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05 Oct

Tree Surgery

Durham - DH7

Enquiry from: Kathryn H

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We wish to have an Ash tree pruned to remove some low branches, I believe its called a crown lift

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21 Sep

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding

Durham - DH1

Enquiry from: Matthew N

Start Date: Immediate

trees at rear of garden cutting back. Proposal for owner of woodland behind us to cut overhanging back trees on their side. Removal of some Leylandii. Stump grinding.

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09 Sep

Tree Surgery

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Kella M

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Looking for a quote to cut tree in front garden right back please

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31 Aug

Tree Surgery

Durham - DH1

Enquiry from: Katrina S

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Stump grinding Lead

I need a large tree removing as the roots are starting to lift a fence and causing the ground around it to raise, I want this area paved nut cannot with tree in situ.

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23 Aug

Tree Surgery

Chester le Street - DH3

Enquiry from: Fiona L

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I’d like a quote please for pruning a silver birch tree, a series of laurel trees, two conifer trees, a for tree and a hedge made up of spiky branch trees. I have photos if needed. Thank you.

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17 Aug

Tree Surgery

Consett, Durham, Stanley - DH8

Enquiry from: Malcolm L

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a tree has self seeded in one of my rental properties and it needs reducing. There is also a leylandii hedge that needs to be significantly reduced. many thanks

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08 Aug

Tree Surgery

Chester le Street - DH2

Enquiry from: Alison L

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over large cherry tree, prune or possibly remove. quotes for both please. are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do you require: tree removal, other how many trees require work: 1...

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02 Aug

Tree Surgery

Darlington - DL1

Enquiry from: Abbey W

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We require some high fern trees to be trimmed at the top, taken in and shaped.

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29 Jun

Tree Surgery

Seaham - SR7

Enquiry from: Denise B

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hedges trimmed lawn cut general tidy up are you the property owner: owner property type: terrace do you have a: small garden garden type: back garden work required: hedges, tree work current state of ...

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27 Apr

Tree Surgery

Durham - DH7

Enquiry from: Jennifer T

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i need two leylandi trimmed,and one bay tree,plus various shrubs. are you the property owner: owner of the property what work do you require: tree removal how many trees require work: 3+ trees is the...

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24 Feb

Tree Surgery

Durham - DH1

Enquiry from: Janet M

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We have 3 trees that need thinning and reducing in height - I wonder if you are in a position to carry out this work would give me an estimate please ?

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24 Feb

Tree Surgery

Stanley - DH9

Enquiry from: Fiona M

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hi, my garden fence got damaged in last week's storm and needs replaced along with the ivy that covers it removed. also need some leylandii reducing in height. could you come out and give me a quote p...

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How much do Tree Surgeon services cost?

How much do Tree Surgeons in County Durham charge?
Prices for Tree Surgeons around County Durham can vary depending on the type of task that you want to have performed in your home. It's the inquiry we get asked a whole lot "how much do Tree Surgeons in County Durham cost?". It's often really good to have an idea of how much a Tree Surgeon will likely cost for their services. Prices will rise and fall based upon the materials as well as the tradesman picked. The table shows the types of work that Tree Surgeons normally do and the regular price variety of these projects. Some projects take longer to finish than others so prices do fluctuate by task.

Tasks that Tree Surgeons in County Durham can do:

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The average price
of a Tree Surgeon in County Durham is:

£390

Tree Surgeon job Tree Surgeon cost in 2024
Tree surgery in County Durham £375-£575
Stump grinding in County Durham £224-£336

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Tree Surgeon FAQs

Do tree surgeons need a waste carriers licence?

If you’re looking to become a tree surgeon or perhaps you just need to hire a reliable tree surgeon for your home or business establishment, one of the things you’d first need to consider is whether or not a waste carriers license is required. If you’re also having the same concern, then you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to consider whether or not a waste carriers license is a required license for tree surgeons. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, let’s consider the meaning of a waste carriers license. If you happen to carry waste on the public highway, a valid waste carriers license is a must. This is also applicable to any business which transports, buys, sells or disposes wastes or arranges for another person to buy, sell or disposes of waste. What’s more? This does not necessarily have to be your primary area of business, but so far it’s a part of the activities you engage in. As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility as a producer of waste to make sure that it’s being handled legally and correctly even after the waste has left your premises. In the event whereby your waste has been disposed of illegally or wrongly, you should be able to stand your ground that you’ve done everything in your power to make sure your waste was handled and disposed of the proper way. One way you can ensure that is by ensuring your waste carriers can legally carry your waste.

According to the Environment Agency, all tree surgeons and arboriculture-contracting companies transports and carries waste regularly are required to obtain a Waste Carrier’s license to do so. 

are tree surgeons expensive?

Do you have a tree in your garden that doesn’t seem to be faring very well? If you think its time to call on a tree surgeon for help, you might also be wondering how much you will be charged for hiring a tree surgeon especially if you’re on a tight budget. However, the fact remains that the amount a tree surgeon will charge largely depends on a range of influencing factors. And before we proceed, it’s important to note that most tree surgery companies will deliver a wide array of tree surgery services rather than trying to sell service packages. So what are the factors influencing the service cost charged by a tree surgeon? Let’s have a look!

• Tree Size

Before carrying out a job, a survey of the tree in question would be conducted. This normally includes taking measurement of the height, crown as well as the trunk width in order to determine how large the tree is. If it’s a very large tree, it may require the use of a heavy duty equipment to cut down which will make the job more expensive.

• Accessibility

If the tree does not have sufficient access to make for an easy cut down, then the project will be more expensive.

• Location of the Tree

In the event whereby the tree happens o be close to building or power lines, this will require more efforts to have it removed which also means more money.

• Tree Type & Count

The cost of tree surgeon will also on the type of the tree in question as well as the number of the trees.

• Waste Removal

After trimming or cutting down a tree, the removal and disposal of the tree can further attract more costs. Some tree surgery companies will charge you for the services, while others may not.

can removing a tree cause foundation problems?

One of the most common problems in houses and buildings especially in recent times are structural deficiencies. There are two types of foundation owners as identified by foundation experts and structural engineer. These includes those with foundation problems as well as those who will. With the great increase in the number of field foundations as well as the continued ageing of already existing field foundations, the number of foundation deficiencies in the future is also likely to increase.

Foundation problems are caused by a wide array of reasons which can vary significantly from one place to the other. One of the greatest causes is soil diversity whereby soils in the vicinity may be of a single type, however there are soil types across the area may include clay, sandy loam, sand, rock or even a blend of these materials. While this can result in a big local plant palette which is to the delight of plant enthusiasts, it may not be that great for foundations. Consequently, the diversity in soil types and conditions makes it impossible to give a precise answer to a foundation problem anywhere.

Generally, when a tree grows very close to a foundation you’ll require the advise of a professional arborist consultant. The goal of an arborist consultant is to educate the home or property owner how trees can affect foundations. Therefore, the simple answer to the question whether removing a tree can cause foundation problems is yes. By checking all the related issues, foundation experts, arborist and others can determine whether or not removing a particular tree can cause foundation problems. As a result, before the removal of any tree you must ensure you hire the services of a seasoned tree surgeon who would know his way around without really affecting your foundation.

Can tree surgeons carry out work on trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders?

In many instances tree surgery work can still be carried out on trees that are protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). Tree surgeons will be able to file the needed forms with the local authority to arrange such work, and advise you throughout the entire process.

do i need council approval to remove a tree?

Although we advocate non-removal of trees, but we also know for a fact that this isn’t always possible especially when it involves safety challenges or damage to property. If you’re looking to remove a tree on your property, then you should probably confirm whether or not you’d require a council approval.

In the UK, if the tree you want removed has a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) placed on it, then before you’ll be able to perform any sort of work to the tree ( be it cutting a branch or felling/ removing the tree), you must obtain a permission from the council.

The Tree Preservation Order is created by local planning authorities such as a district, borough or national park with the aim of providing adequate protection to trees which provide amenity values to the public. Any act to the TPO protected tree such as cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting or wilful damage considered a criminal offence. In other words, if the tree on your property is visible and is enjoyed by the public then there’s a possibility that there’s a TPO placed on it. To confirm whether or not this is the case, you can reach out to your local council’s tree officer for more information.

You will need to fill out an application form and submit to your local authority in order to request permission of remove a tree. In the event whereby you happen to reside in a Conservation Area, the same rules applies as TPO-placed trees but you don’t necessarily need to have TPO placed on them.

If the tree is in your garden without a TPO placed on it and you do not live in a Conservation Area, then you would not need to apply for permission to have it removed.

how to remove a conifer tree?

Have you being considering the options available to you for removing the conifers around your home? Or perhaps you’re just planning to raise some structures in an area where you have lots of conifer trees. Regardless of your reason for wanting to remove a conifer tree, you’ve come to the right place!

There are multiple options to remove a conifer tree based on the one that best suits your needs. Some individuals are okay with felling the tree and leaving the stumps behind, while others don’t just want both the tree and the stumps so they poison the tree and subject the stumps to a quick rotting process.

lThe Physical Method

This basically involves felling the trees with the help of powerful machines and other tools. Let’s take a look!

• Early preparation. Get your chainsaw ready alongside your pruning tools as well as other equipments that can prove to be useful.

• Determine the direction you want the tree to fall. You must ensure there’s no passerby risk or risk of damage to any property whatsoever.

• Cut down the trunk. Put your chainsaw to use. First cut doen the branches and twigs before felling the tree.

• Choose your cutting technique depending on the tree’s size, slope and chainsaw available.

• Check for possible infestation before removing the conifer tree.

• Remove the conifer stumps by grinding the stumps out (use a grinder) and setting fire to consume the stumps.

lThe Chemical Method

To carry out this process, you need to first cut down the large tree branches using a chainsaw. Once done, cut off a portion around the circumference of the trunk below the lower branches, close to the root. Leave the bark’s strips connected to the conifer tree to expose the inner tissue.

Mix the chemicals and apply into the conifer tree directly until the whole surface is covered. This will make the conifer tree to die off gradually for a couple of weeks.

Can a tree close to a building be felled?

Many tree surgeons offer a specialist service for trees that cannot be easily felled via a simple cut. Sectional dismantling is used which involves making several cuts to slice the tree into small sections which can be brought back to the ground safely. Using this method will allow tree surgeons to fell trees that pose risks to nearby buildings in a safe manner.

can i remove a tree on my property?

The decision to purchase a property may not come with trees as an influencing factor. However, when the trees start to get overgrown or appears sick you will have to consider the regulatory status which may affect your ability to prune, fell or remove them.

First and foremost, the owner of the tree must be determined and this is the individual who owns the land on which the tree was originally planted. However, if you’re not the owner but the tree overhangs your land you’re allowed to cut the branches back up to the boundary, if the tree is unprotected. In such cases, you normally do not need to seek the consent of the original tree owner or neighbouring land owner to perform the works to the tree. But the branches and fruits on them ( if any) still remains that of the land owner and they’re to be returned to them if necessary.

In situations whereby you’re the owner of the tree, you’re required to determine whether or not your tree is protected by a Tree Protection Order ( TPO) before any action can be taken. The main goal of a Tree Protection Order is to provide protection to trees which are considered to deliver amenity values to the general public. In other words, if your tree can be viewed by the public and enjoyed from outside your garden’s confines then there’s a high possibility that it’s subjected to a TPO.

To confirm whether or not your tree is subjected to a TPO, you can check with your local planning authority (LPA). However, there are some local council websites that displays all TPOs registered within their jurisdiction.

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